Facts About the Philippines
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INSECTS. Ants are abundant and troublesome in the islands, as is also the termite, popularly called "the white ant," although it is not an ant at all . It is very destructive to woods, almost no variety withstanding its powerful jaws. They have been known to destroy in a single season the woodwork of a whole building.
Roof timbers and' walls of houses in Manila are period- 22 FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES.
ically examined to ensure safety from this dangerous pest, as neglect of this precaution ma...y lead to the sud- den and disastrous fall of a roof. Houses of the better class are constructed of such hard woods as are known by experience to be least attractive to these ravenous termites. Mosquitos and cockroaches are plentiful, but have a destructive foe in the little Chacon lizard and a newt that frequents houses. House flies are rare. There are many fireflies and glow worms, which come forth at night and often afford a beautiful sight to the beholder.
A whole swarm of fireflies will sometimes infest a single tree, causing the European observer to entertain vivid memories of the Christmas trees of his childhood.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
INSECTS. Ants are abundant and troublesome in the islands, as is also the termite, popularly called "the white ant," although it is not an ant at all . It is very destructive to woods, almost no variety withstanding its powerful jaws. They have been known to destroy in a single season the woodwork of a whole building.
Roof timbers and' walls of houses in Manila are period- 22 FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES.
ically examined to ensure safety from this dangerous pest, as neglect of this precaution ma...y lead to the sud- den and disastrous fall of a roof. Houses of the better class are constructed of such hard woods as are known by experience to be least attractive to these ravenous termites. Mosquitos and cockroaches are plentiful, but have a destructive foe in the little Chacon lizard and a newt that frequents houses. House flies are rare. There are many fireflies and glow worms, which come forth at night and often afford a beautiful sight to the beholder.
A whole swarm of fireflies will sometimes infest a single tree, causing the European observer to entertain vivid memories of the Christmas trees of his childhood.
What to read after Facts About the Philippines?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Taylor, John W to read onlineMoreLess
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